Monthly Archives: November 2018

Centre Pompidou has an identity crisis

Posted on November 30, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

Whenever I am in Paris, I always make some time to visit the grand Centre Pompidou. After four decades, the modern art museum with its inside-out construction is looking less cutting-edge, but it still boasts one of Europe’s best contemporary … Continue reading →

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NYC: Word on (under) the street

Posted on November 29, 2018 by Brian D. Butler
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Eyes on Paris

Posted on November 28, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

For the past few years, here in the States we have had the opportunity to get to know the work of the popular French street artist known as JR. Now Parisians can catch-up with their hometown guy’s artwork at his … Continue reading →

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Or Is It ?

Posted on November 27, 2018 by Brian D. Butler
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Ou est la petite bibliotheque gratuite ?

Posted on November 26, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

H/t to Cécile C. for the photo of this wonderful little free library in the town of  Relecq in Brittany, France.

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Native American Heritage Month

Posted on November 25, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

November is Native American Heritage Month in the United States. These illustrations are from the Model First Reader by Stephen Return Riggs published in 1875. The rare volume is a primer for lessons in English and the Santee Dadota dialect. You can … Continue reading →

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Bookstore Tourism : Paris

Posted on November 24, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

It’s been quite a few years since a large indie bookstore has opened in Paris. The new  ICI Librairie et Café looks like it would not be out of place in Stockholm or Copenhagen. The multi-floor bookshop offers a wide ranging collection, … Continue reading →

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Is It Just Me

Posted on November 23, 2018 by Brian D. Butler
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The First Thanksgiving

Posted on November 22, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

The First Thanksgiving Warrington Colescott 1973  

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World Map of Useless Stereotypes

Posted on November 21, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

A big tip of the hat to TBTP follower Sandra A. for this clever map created by Christoph Niemann (see Monday’s post on Berlin)  for the New York Times Magazine in 2011.  

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